Cthulhu Mythos

The Cthulhu Mythos is a fictional universe created by writer H.P. Lovecraft in the early 20th century. It features ancient, cosmic deities, with Cthulhu being the most renowned, a monstrous being lying dormant beneath the sea. The Mythos explores themes of existential dread, humanity's insignificance in the universe, and the fragility of sanity when confronted with these unknowable entities. The stories often involve forbidden knowledge and the impact of encountering these ancient beings, influencing many writers, films, and games in horror and science fiction genres, creating a shared lore that extends beyond Lovecraft's original works.